The Tale Of The Eternal Champion
Stone Mountain/Clarkston, GA: White Wolf hardcovers & trade-sized paperbacks, 15 volumes, 1994–2000;
“Special Editor: John Davey
New Omnibus Editions, revised and with new introductions by the author”
Listed below in order of publication
(Click here for British editions,
London: Millennium hardcovers, trade- & mass-sized paperbacks, 14 volumes, 1992–’98)
September 1994
The Eternal Champion;
cover artist: Tom Canty (also interior);
an omnibus containing two Eternal Champion novels plus other tales highlighting key Moorcockian themes (see below)…
(not edited by John Davey [despite credit])
original price: $19·99;
xii + 484 pages;
I.S.B.N.: 1-56504-176-3;
reprinted 1995.
original price: $14·99;
I.S.B.N.: 1-56504-191-7;
with textual amendments/corrections.
Contents (hardcover):-
p. i: Half-title/copyright page;
p. ii: By The Same Author page;
p. iii: Title page;
p. iv: ‘A Ballad Of Life’ (poem) by Michael Moorcock (as by “Ernest Wheldrake”);
p. v: Contents page;
p. vi–xii: Introduction (non-fiction) by Moorcock;
p. 1: The Eternal Champion;
p. 158 (as p. 143 on contents page): The Sundered Worlds (includes, on p.
160, ‘Limbo’, a unique linking piece between The Eternal Champion and The Sundered Worlds);
p. 318 (as p. 287 on contents page): Phoenix In Obsidian;
p. 457 (as p. 409 on contents page): ‘To Rescue Tanelorn’ (as ‘To Rescue Tanelorn…’ on contents page).
15th January, 1995
Von Bek;
cover artist: Janet Aulisio (also interior);
an omnibus containing three Von Bek novels + short fiction (see below)…
original price: $19·99;
x + 705 pages;
I.S.B.N.: 1-56504-177-1;
states “revised”, but should be more accurately ‘containing minor textual amendments’.
original price: $14·99;
I.S.B.N.: 1-56504-193-3;
with (further) textual amendments.
Contents:-
p. i: Half-title page;
p. ii: Copyright page;
p. ii: By The Same Author page;
p. iv: Title page;
p. v: Contents page;
p. vi (as p. i on contents page): Introduction (non-fiction) by Moorcock;
p. x: Dedication page;
p. 1: The War Hound And The World’s Pain: A Fable (as The War Hound And The World’s Pain only, on contents page);
p. 181: The City In The Autumn Stars: Being a continuation of the story of the von Bek family and its association with Lucifer, Prince of Darkness, and the cure for the world’s pain (as The City In The Autumn Stars only, on contents page);
p. 459: The Dragon in The Sword *;
p. 689: ‘The Pleasure Garden Of Felipe Sagittarius’
* A thematic sequel only, also being the third and final part of the Eternal Champion trilogy.
April 1995
Hawkmoon;
cover artist: John Zeleznik;
illustrations (incl. map): James Cawthorn;
an omnibus containing four Duke Dorian Hawkmoon von Köln novels (see below)…
original price: $19·99;
xiii + 504 pages;
I.S.B.N.: 1-56504-178-X;
states “revised”, but (in this instance, with the exception of the Introduction) should be more accurately ‘containing minor textual amendments’.
Despite preferred texts, this edition is somewhat flawed by a few incorrectly placed headings and other, smaller errors.
original price: $14·99;
I.S.B.N.: 1-56504-193-3;
with layout & textual amendments/corrections.
Contents:-
pp. ii/iii: ‘The World Of The Dark Empire’ (map) by Jim Cawthorn;
p. vii: Introduction (non-fiction) by Michael Moorcock;
p. 1: The Jewel In The Skull (as The First Book Of Hawkmoon: The Jewel In The Skull on title page);
p. 129: The Mad God’s Amulet (as The Second Book Of Hawkmoon: The Mad God’s Amulet on title page);
p. 253: The Sword Of The Dawn (as The Third Book Of Hawkmoon: The Sword Of The Dawn on title page);
p. 383: The Runestaff (as The Fourth Book Of Hawkmoon: The Runestaff on title page).
June 1995
A Nomad Of The Time Streams;
cover artist: Chris Moeller (also interior);
an omnibus containing three substantially expanded & revised Oswald Bastable novels (see below)…
sub-titled “A Scientific Romance” on title page;
original price: $19·99;
xiii + 424 pages;
I.S.B.N.: 1-56504-179-8;
states “revised”, but should be more accurately ‘containing minor textual amendments’.
original price: $14·99;
I.S.B.N.: 1-56504-194-1;
with (further) textual amendments/corrections.
Contents:-
p. vi: Introduction (non-fiction) by Michael Moorcock;
p. 1: The Warlord Of The Air (as The First Adventure: The Warlord Of The Air on title page);
p. 147: The Land Leviathan (as The Second Adventure: The Land Leviathan on title page);
p. 277: The Steel Tsar (as The Third Adventure: The Steel Tsar on title page).
November 1995
Elric: Song Of The Black Sword;
cover artist: Kent Williams (also interior) + James Cawthorn (map);
an omnibus containing (pretty much) the entire first half of the primary Elric saga (see below)…
original price: $19·99;
viii + 504 pages;
I.S.B.N.: 1-56504-180-1.
original price: $14·99;
I.S.B.N.: 1-56504-195-X;
with minor textual amendments/corrections.
Contents:-
pp. ii/iii: ‘Elric In The Young Kingdoms’ (map) by James Cawthorn;
p. vii: Introduction (non-fiction) by Michael Moorcock;
p. 1: Elric Of Melniboné;
p. 121: The Fortress Of The Pearl;
p. 285: The Sailor On The Seas Of Fate*;
p. 415: ‘The Dreaming City’*;
p. 443: ‘While The Gods Laugh’*;
p. 475: ‘The Singing Citadel’*.
* Includes chapter titles, added in 1993 but later dispensed with.
August 1996
The Roads Between The Worlds;
cover artist: (Gerald) Brom;
an omnibus containing three novels, linked by virtue of revisions so as to enable them to feature members of the Family von Bek (see below)…
original price: $21·99;
viii + 391 pages;
1-56504-181-X (as -821-0 on copyright page).
original price: $14·99;
I.S.B.N.: 1-56504-197-6;
with minor textual amendments/corrections.
Contents:-
p. v: Introduction (non-fiction) by Michael Moorcock;
p. 3: The Wrecks Of Time;
p. 119: The Winds Of Limbo;
p. 265: The Shores Of Death.
N.B. Each novel includes a unique linking prologue and/or epilogue.
February 1997
Corum: The Coming Of Chaos;
cover artist: Don Maitz (also interior);
an omnibus containing three Corum Jhaelen Irsei novels (see below)…
original price: $21·99;
398 pages;
I.S.B.N.: 1-56504-182-8;
states “revised”, but (in this instance) should be more accurately ‘containing minor textual amendments’.
original price: $16·99;
I.S.B.N.: 1-56504-196-8;
with (further) minor textual amendments/corrections.
Contents:-
p. 5: Introduction (non-fiction) by Michael Moorcock;
p. 6: The Knight Of The Swords (as The First Book Of Corum: The Knight Of The Swords on title page);
p. 152: The Queen Of The Swords (as The Second Book Of Corum: The Queen Of The Swords on title page);
p. 274: The King Of The Swords (as The Third Book Of Corum: The King Of The Swords on title page).
July 1997
Sailing To Utopia;
cover artist: Rick Berry (also interior);
an omnibus containing three thematically linked novels + short fiction (see below)…
original price: $21·99;
viii + 535 pages;
I.S.B.N.: 1-56504-183-6;
states “revised”, but (in this instance) should be more accurately ‘containing minor textual amendments’.
original price: $16·99;
I.S.B.N.: 1-56504-980-2;
with (further) minor textual amendments/corrections.
Contents:-
p. vii: Introduction (non-fiction) by Michael Moorcock;
p. 1: The Ice Schooner;
p. 206: The Black Corridor;
p. 358: The Distant Suns;
p. 500: ‘Flux’.
February 1998
Kane Of Old Mars;
cover artist: John Bolton (also interior);
an omnibused trilogy of Edgar Rice Burroughs pastiches featuring Michael Kane (see below)…
original price: $22·99;
xiv + 334 pages;
I.S.B.N.: 1-56504-184-4.
original price: $16·99;
I.S.B.N.: 1-56504-988-8 (–184-4 on copyright page);
with minor textual amendments/corrections.
Contents:-
p. ix: Introduction (non-fiction) by Michael Moorcock;
p. 1: City Of The Beast;
p. 117: Lord Of The Spiders;
p. 229: Masters Of The Pit.
May 1998
The Dancers At The End Of Time;
cover artist: Tom Canty (also interior);
an omnibus containing three Jherek Carnelian novels (see below)…
original price: $22·99;
x + 398 pages;
I.S.B.N.: 1-56504-186-0;
states “revised”, but (in this instance) should be more accurately ‘containing minor textual amendments’.
original price: $16·99;
I.S.B.N.: 1-56504-994-2;
with (further) minor textual amendments/corrections.
Contents:-
p. viii: Introduction (non-fiction) by Michael Moorcock;
p. 1: An Alien Heat (as An Alien Heat: The Beginning on title page);
p. 147: The Hollow Lands (as The Hollow Lands: The Middle on title page);
p. 289: The End Of All Songs (as The End Of All Songs: The End on title page).
October 1998
Elric: The Stealer Of Souls;
cover artist: Phil Hale (also interior) + James Cawthorn (map);
an omnibus containing (pretty much) the entire second half of the primary Elric saga (see below)…
original price: $22·99;
xiv + 625 pages;
I.S.B.N.: 1-56504-187-9.
original price: $16·99;
I.S.B.N.: 1-56504-852-0 (-187-9 on copyright page);
with minor textual amendments/corrections.
Contents:-
pp. ii/iii: ‘Elric In The Young Kingdoms’ (map) by James Cawthorn;
p. ix: Introduction (non-fiction) by Michael Moorcock;
p. 1: The Sleeping Sorceress;
p. 131: The Revenge Of The Rose;
p. 327: ‘The Stealer Of Souls’*;
p. 369: ‘Kings In Darkness’* (with Cawthorn) (as ‘Kings in Darkness’ only, on contents page);
p. 401: ‘The Caravan Of Forgotten Dreams’*;
p. 433: Stormbringer*;
p. 616: ‘Elric: A Reader’s Guide’ (non-fiction) by John Davey.
* Includes chapter titles, added for these omnibuses but later dispensed with.
February 1999
Corum: The Prince With The Silver Hand;
cover artist: Mike Mignola (also interior);
an omnibus containing three Corum Jhaelen Irsei novels (see below)…
original price: $24·99;
ix + 341 pages;
I.S.B.N.: 1-56504-188-7.
original price: $16·99;
I.S.B.N.: 1-58846-850-X;
with minor textual amendments/corrections.
Contents:-
p. vii: Introduction (non-fiction) by Michael Moorcock;
p. 2: The Bull And The Spear (as The Fourth Book Of Corum: The Bull And The Spear on title page);
p. 118: The Oak And The Ram (as The Fifth Book Of Corum: The Oak And The Ram on title page);
p. 230: The Sword And The Stallion (as The Sixth Book Of Corum: The Sword And The Stallion on title page).
May 1999
Legends From The End Of Time;
cover artist: Tom Canty;
illustrated by Canty, Jill Riches & (uncredited) Michael Moorcock
an omnibus of one novel + shorter fiction (see below)…
original price: $24·99;
xii + 347 pages;
I.S.B.N.: 1-56504-189-5;
states “revised”, but (in this instance, with the exception of the Introduction) should be more accurately ‘containing minor textual amendments’.
Contents:-
p. viii: Introduction (non-fiction) by Michael Moorcock;
p. 1: ‘Pale Roses’;
p. 43: ‘White Stars’;
p. 93: ‘Ancient Shadows’;
p. 167: Constant Fire;
p. 299: ‘Elric At The End Of Time’.
November 1999
Earl Aubec And Other Stories;
cover artist: John j. Muth (also interior);
a collection of one novel + shorter fiction (see below)…
original price: $24·99;
xii + 590 pages;
I.S.B.N.: 1-56504-986-1;
revised, plus differing content (from British edition).
Contents:-
pp. v: Contents page;
p. vii: Introduction (non-fiction) by Michael Moorcock;
p. 1: “The Beginning” (as “1. The Beginning” on contents page) comprising:-
p. 3: ‘Earl Aubec’;
p. 16: ‘Jesting With Chaos’;
p. 26: ‘The Greater Conqueror’;
p. 67: “The Middle” (as “2. The Middle” on contents page) comprising:-
p. 69: ‘Going Home’;
p. 83: ‘Hanging The Fool’;
p. 100: ‘Consuming Passion’;
p. 108: ‘Wolf’;
p. 114: ‘Environment Problem’;
p. 123: ‘The Opium General’;
p. 131: ‘A Dead Singer’;
p. 150: ‘The Lovebeast’;
p. 160: ‘The Ruins’;
p. 168: The Golden Barge: A Fable (as The Golden Barge only, on contents page);
p. 292: ‘The Deep Fix’;
p. 343: ‘The Real Life Mr Newman (Adventures Of The Dead Astronaut)’ (as ‘The Real Life Mr Newman’ only, on contents page);
p. 376: ‘Goodbye, Miranda’;
p. 379: ‘Islands’;
p. 394: “Some Reminiscences Of The Third World War” comprising:-
p. 395: ‘Casablanca’;
p. 415: ‘Going To Canada’;
p. 425: ‘Leaving Pasadena’;
p. 442: ‘Crossing Into Cambodia’;
p. 458: ‘Mars’;
p. 472: ‘The Frozen Cardinal’;
p. 482: ‘Peace On Earth’ (with Barrington Bayley) (as ‘Peace On Earth’ only, on contents page);
p. 493: “The End” (as “3. The End” on contents page) comprising:-
p. 495: ‘The Mountain’;
p. 506: ‘The Time Dweller’;
p. 522: ‘Escape From Evening’;
p. 548: ‘Waiting For The End Of Time…’;
p. 561: “And Somewhere Else” comprising:-
p. 563: ‘The Stone Thing: A Tale Of Strange Parts’ (as ‘The Stone Thing’ only, on contents page);
p. 567: ‘The Last Call’;
p. 571: ‘My Life’;
p. 575: ‘The Museum Of The Future: Homage To H.G. Wells And The Time Machine, 1895’ (as ‘The Museum Of The Future’ only, on contents page);
p. 581: “And Another Beginning…” comprising:-
p. 583: ‘Sir Milk-and-Blood’.
April 2000
(March on copyright page)
Count Brass;
cover artist: Walter Simonson (also interior);
map: Jim Cawthorn;
an omnibus containing three Duke Dorian Hawkmoon von Köln novels (see below)…
original price: $24·99;
xii + 398 pages;
I.S.B.N.: 1-56504-987-X;
states “revised”, but (in this instance, with the exception of the Introduction) should be more accurately ‘containing minor textual amendments’.
Contents:-
pp. ii/iii: ‘The World Of The Dark Empire’ (map) by Jim Cawthorn;
p. ix: Introduction (non-fiction) by Michael Moorcock;
p. 1: Count Brass (as The Fifth Book Of Hawkmoon: Count Brass on title page);
p. 113: The Champion Of Garathorm (as The Sixth Book Of Hawkmoon: The Champion Of Garathorm on title page);
p. 223: The Quest For Tanelorn (as The Seventh Book Of Hawkmoon: The Quest For Tanelorn on title page).
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